Category: News
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‘Humanists for Humanity Read-In’ promotes inclusivity on campus
Faculty members and graduate students from the Arts and Humanities Department participated in a “read-in” on Feb. 7. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to combat the ideas represented in the American Vanguard fliers posted on campus last week. Professors and students read passages from works they had individually selected. On-looking students and faculty members…
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Mercury Midday News 2/9/2017
Local band Maya Piata came on Mercury Midday News this afternoon to discuss the release of her EP “Sunny Days. Maya Piata, who is a business communications senior, was joined on the show by keyboard player and record producer Corbin Winkfield. Read more about Maya Piata in this story The Mercury wrote last year. Follow…
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Students show solidarity at ‘We Are UTD’ event
UTD students from the League of United Latin American Citizens club and the Texas Rising club organized an event of solidarity to show support for minority groups on campus on Feb. 8. The event featured speakers from various groups who conveyed their distrust and fear of the current presidential administration and its policies. Faculty members…
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Students, administration respond to Trump’s immigration executive order
This story has been corrected since its original publication. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 27 that denied admission to nationals from seven majority-Muslim countries for 90 days — even those who held green cards. On Feb. 3, a federal district court in Seattle temporarily suspended the executive order nationwide. The Trump…
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SG Report: February 6th
Meet Your Senators In the effort to make themselves more available to the student body, senators will meet with the leadership of student organizations, offering the officers an opportunity to voice their concerns and needs. Invitations are currently being drafted. All organizations will be invited to send their president or vice president to meet with…
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Gas delivery company serves cars on campus
In its first official partnership with a college campus, Booster Fuels offers students and staff alike with a unique service. Booster Fuels’ staff refuels people’s cars as they go about their day — a service that costs just as much as filling up at a gas station. Using Booster Fuels’ official app, users can schedule…
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Q&A: Immigration Expert
Wayne Cornelius is a distinguished professor emeritus of political science at UC San Diego. He is an expert on comparative immigration policy. His research has been frequently featured in news sources such as The New York Times, NPR and 60 Minutes. In 2012, the president of Mexico awarded him the Order of the Aztec Eagle,…
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Chi Phi fraternity put on deferred suspension for hazing
This story has been corrected since its original publication. The disciplinary committee and Office of Community Standards and Conduct found Chi Phi responsible for hazing that occurred at a party off campus. The fraternity has been placed on deferred suspension until 2021. The investigation began Oct. 17, four days after the incident, and ended Jan.…
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UTD lags behind in languages
Despite the benefits of learning a new language, UTD students do not have the option of majoring or minoring in a foreign language. Research from Rosetta Stone concluded that people who speak a second language make on average $10,000 more per year compared to people who only speak English. Dennis Kratz, dean of the College…
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UTD lab to assess state of LGBT rights in Texas
A research lab on campus will conduct the first state-wide needs assessment of the LGBT community to provide sampling data for the state of Texas to determine if LBGT rights are being recognized and what the state can do to address the deficiencies. Professors Richard Scotch and Kara Sutton were approached by the leader of…